Injury Crash

One Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 5 in Morgan County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 5, 2026

Roadway

Highway 5 at Santa Fe Trail

Location

Morgan County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Morgan County Sheriff's Office

Report

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A single-vehicle crash on Highway 5 in Morgan County left one person with serious injuries Thursday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report cited by KMIZ.

The crash happened on Highway 5 just south of Santa Fe Trail, the report states. A 2018 GMC Denali 1500 was traveling northbound at the time of the incident, according to the Highway Patrol.

One occupant of the vehicle sustained serious injuries, the report indicates. No other vehicles were reported to be involved, and no fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record for the crash report. Further details about the circumstances of the crash have not been released.

This report may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
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Legal context
Injury statute of limitations
5 years (From date of accident (RSMo 516.120) - one of the longest injury windows in the US.)
Wrongful death statute of limitations
3 years (From date of death (RSMo 537.100).)
Fault rule
Missouri uses pure comparative fault: recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not barred.
Citations
RSMo 516.120 (SoL); RSMo 537.100 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Gustafson v. Benda
Crash report agency
Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash reports (online portal) for MSHP crashes; local agency otherwise.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.

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